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Streptococcus mutans vertebral osteomyelitis.

R F Ullman1, M J Strampfer, B A Cunha

  • 1Infectious Disease Division, Winthrop-University Hospital, Mineola, NY 11501.

Heart & Lung : the Journal of Critical Care
|May 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Vertebral osteomyelitis, often seen in older adults, is typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus. This case highlights Streptococcus mutans endocarditis leading to vertebral osteomyelitis in the lumbar spine.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Orthopedics
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Vertebral osteomyelitis commonly affects adults, particularly the elderly.
  • Staphylococcus aureus is the most frequent causative pathogen.
  • Endocarditis can lead to hematogenous spread of infection to vertebrae.